Commonwealth of Australia
 
Migration Regulations 1994
 
CLASSES OF PERSONS
(SUBPARAGRAPH 1222(1)(aa)(i))
 
I, CHRIS EVANS, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):
 
1.             REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 08/053 signed on 28 July 2008 specifying classes of persons for the purposes of subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i) of the Regulations; AND
 
2.             SPECIFY the following classes of persons for the purposes of subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i) of the Regulations:
 
Class 1
 
Persons who seek a student visa and who:
(a)    are not in immigration clearance; and
(b)   are at least 6 years of age; and
(c)    either:           
(i)      hold a subclass 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575 or 576 visa; or
(ii)    are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country set out in Schedule 1 to this Instrument, and who:
(A)  seek to satisfy the primary criteria of the subclass of student visa that corresponds to that passport as set out in Schedule 1 of this Instrument; and
(B)  are the holder of a relevant visa identified in Schedule 2 of this Instrument; and
(d)           
(i)      are enrolled in one or more registered courses:
(A)  of a kind that has been specified under regulation 1.40A; and
(B)  the provider of which is not a suspended education provider; and
(ii)    if under 18 years of age, provide evidence that the education provider for the course in which the applicant is enrolled has made appropriate arrangements for the applicant’s accommodation, support and general welfare for at least the minimum period of enrolment stated on the applicant’s electronic confirmation of enrolment plus 7 days after the end of that period; and
 
(e)    apply no more than 93 days before their first course commences.
 
Class 2
 
Persons who:
(a)      are not in immigration clearance; and
(b)      are the holder of a passport issued by a foreign country; and
(c)      claim to be a member of the family unit of a person described in Class 1 (the primary person); and
(d)     seek to apply for a student visa at the same time and place as, and combined with, the primary person.
 
 
This Instrument (IMMI 08/092) takes effect on 27 October 2008.
 
 
Dated               15 October 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHRIS EVANS
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
[NOTE:         Subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i) provides that an applicant who is in Australia and who is included in a class of persons specified by Gazette Notice for the purposes of subparagraph 1222(1)(aa)(i), must apply for a student visa using Form 157A or 157A (Internet).]
Schedule 1
 
SUBCLASS 570 (INDEPENDENT ELICOS SECTOR)

Andorra
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Iceland
Ireland, Republic of
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands, Kingdom of the
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
[excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject]
United States of America
Vatican City State (Holy See)

 
SUBCLASS 571 (SCHOOLS SECTOR)

Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Iceland
Ireland, Republic of
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands, Kingdom of the
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
San Marino
Saudia Arabia
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject]
United States of America
Vatican City State (Holy See)
Venezuela

 
SUBCLASS 572 (VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR)

Andorra
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
British National (Overseas)
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Iceland
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Malta
Malaysia
Monaco
Netherlands, Kingdom of the
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
San Marino
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Arab emirates
United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject Person, British Subject
United States of America
Vatican City State (Holy See)

 
SUBCLASS 573 (HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR)

Andorra
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Botswana
Brazil
British National (Overseas)
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland, Republic of
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands, Kingdom of the
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject]
United States of America
Vatican City State (Holy See)

 
SUBCLASS 574 (POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SECTOR)

Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Botswana
Brazil
British National (Overseas)
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland, Republic of
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands, Kingdom of the
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Portugal
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject
United States of America
Vatican City State (Holy See)
Venezuela
Vietnam

 
SUBCLASS 575 (NON-AWARD SECTOR)

Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hungary
 
Iceland
Ireland, Republic of
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands, Kingdom of the
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom [excluding British National (Overseas), British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject]
United States of America
Vatican City State (Holy See)

 
 
 
Schedule 2
 
Relevant visa means a visa of one of the following classes or subclasses:
 
Border (Temporary) (Class TA);
Business (Temporary) (Class TB);
Cultural/Social (Temporary) (Class TE);
Educational (Temporary) (Class TH);
Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD);
Expatriate (Temporary) (Class TJ);
Family Relationship (Temporary) (Class TL);
Long Stay (Visitor) (Class TN));
Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM);
Medical Practitioner (Temporary) (Class UE);
Retirement (Temporary) (Class TQ);
Supported Dependant (Temporary) (Class TW);
Temporary Business Entry (Class UC);
Tourist (Class TR);
Working Holiday (Temporary) (Class TZ);
Subclass 303 (Emergency (Temporary Visa Applicant));
Subclass 427 (Domestic Worker (Temporary) — Executive);
Subclass 485 (Skilled — Graduate);
Subclass 497 (Graduate — Skilled);
Subclass 488 (Superyacht Crew Visa – Temporary) (Class UW);
Subclass 651 (eVisitor – Temporary) (Class TV).
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